New York City, NY – Lindsay Kovnat, a talented material and digital artist based in Weehawken, NJ, invites art enthusiasts to her solo exhibition titled "Temporary Sanctuary." The exhibition will be held at Solas Studio, located at 117 E 24th St. #2D, New York, NY 10001, from August 31st to September 9th, 2023. Attendees are also invited to the opening reception on August 31st from 7-9pm and the closing reception on September 9th from 5-8pm.

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Photography by Amber Johnston Photography @amberjohnstonphoto

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Artist Lindsay Kovnat

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"Temporary Sanctuary" is a unique series of 10-12 surreal oil and acrylic paintings adorned with bright and day-glow colors. Handcrafted 3D frames add a mesmerizing dimension to the artworks, accompanied by spiritual garden statue-like sculptures. The exhibition draws inspiration from Mexican wood sculptures, female surrealists such as Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo, as well as contemporary pop culture, Chinese astrology, Indian art, and Buddhism.

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Photography by Amber Johnston Photography @amberjohnstonphoto

The series is a vivid portrayal of Lindsay's inner and outer journey during the isolation brought about by the pandemic. Her art explores the metaphoric and imaginative world where house-cats, plants, and bewildered frogs reign supreme. Influenced by garden nomes, lions, and Buddha statues she encountered during walks, Lindsay’s artworks illustrate the powerful impact of mindfulness and the search for a local community amidst the isolation.

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Photography by Amber Johnston Photography @amberjohnstonphoto

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About Lindsay Kovnat

Lindsay Kovnat is a material and digital artist with a BFA in Animation from the University of the Arts. Her unique artworks range from oil and acrylic paintings to sculptures created with air-dry-clay, epoxy, and found objects. Lindsay has been awarded First Place at the "Super Girl themed 48-hour Film Festival" in Philadelphia, PA, and her animated music video for Plastic Little won Best Experimental Short at the "Philadelphia Film Festival." Her works have been featured in group shows in New York, Paris, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Philadelphia.

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